Stratford is a city on the Avon River in Perth County in Southern (Southwestern) Ontario, Canada with a population of 30,461, according to the 2006 census.
When the area was first settled in 1832, the townsite and the river were named after Stratford-upon-Avon, England, of Shakespearean fame. It is the seat of Perth County. Stratford was incorporated as a town in 1859 and as a city in 1886. The first mayor was John Corry Wilson Daly and the current mayor is Dan Mathieson. The swan has become a symbol of the city. Each year twenty-four white swans and two black swans are released into the Avon River. [credit www.wikipedia.com]
Welcome to Avery House a Boutique Bed & Breakfast. This lovely 1874 newly renovated home in Stratford, Ontario was chosen as the Designer Showcase Home for 2003. The house has five beautifully appointed air-conditioned rooms with ensuite baths and luxurious linens.
The Loft offers a quiet, private retreat in the Carriage House.
When visiting the Stratford Festival Theatre or enjoying a getaway in beautiful Stratford, stay in the bright and airy Key West Suite or if you would prefer a touch of the Orient spend ..... [ more
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This Historically designated Italianate house located at 310 Ontario Street in Stratford, was built for George B. Riddell, a railway engineer. It features many characteristics of the period - elegant principal rooms, a marble fireplace, sunny bay windows and welcoming verandah. Tasteful renovations have brought the home into the 21st century, and it was chosen for the designer home for the year 2000. As you step into the Victorian entrance hall, your eye is drawn to the beautiful curve of the stairway accentuated by ..... [ more
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